This rite is part of their religion.
Source: tatoeba (48758)
Rite
/ɹaɪt/
Synonyms for "rite" (131 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Noun(9 words)
Adjective(1 words)
cultural tradition
Strong matches (39)
eleganciesempty formalityexerciseexercisesfanfarefanfaronadefeastfestivityflourish of trumpetsformform of worshipformalformalitiesformalityformulaformularyfunctiongentilitiesgracesgraduation
Show 11 more words
graduation exercisesholidayholy riteinauguralinaugurationinitiationinstitutionjubileeliturgymarking the occasionmemorialization
Related words (65)
memorymode of worshipmumbo-jumbomummerymysteryobservanceoccasionofficeorder of worshipordinanceovationperformancepracticeprescribed formprocedurerejoicingreligious ceremonyreligious ritesremembrancerevel
Noun(17 words)
ministrationsmore ceremonialnormobsequyobservanceopening ritualordinancespracticereligious ritereverencingritual practicesacramentsset in motionshrivingsolemnizingtraditionworship
Adjective(5 words)
official ceremonyreligious practiceritual ceremonyroman ritualtraditional cultural practice
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ritual, amenities, anniversaries, anniversary, aricara.
- Sentence evidence is available for rite, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rite".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rite"
Keep "rite" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rite" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rite", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rite" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
7 entriesCollocations
5 entriesfuneral riteinitiation ritemarriage ritereligious riterite of passage
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
This parade descends from an ancient rite.
Source: tatoeba (60640)
The aim of jazz is the mechanical reproduction of a regressive moment, a castration symbolism. 'Give up your masculinity, let yourself be castrated,' the eunuchlike sound of the jazz band both mocks and proclaims, 'and you will be rewarded, accepted into a fraternity which shares the mystery of impotence with you, a mystery revealed at the moment of the initiation rite.
Source: tatoeba (426674)
Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring caused riots at its 1913 premiere. These days, of course, music is only capable of causing angry YouTube comment threads.
Source: tatoeba (715377)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rite"?
Closest matches include ritual, amenities, anniversaries, anniversary, aricara.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rite"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.